Iran has just rejected the ceasefire proposal given to them by the United States, insisting that they will only accept a complete and permanent end to the war, instead of a temporary ceasefire. 

Iran’s rejection response came from Pakistan, which has been communicating between the United States and Tehran trying to make a deal. The Iranian official news agency confirmed on Monday that Tehran responded to the United States offer, making clear that they don’t have no interest in the ceasefire, but want the complete end of the war in the region, guaranteed safe access through the Strait of Hormuz, the removal of sanctions, and reconstruction support. 

The Strait of Hormuz was shut down by Iran in February after strikes from the United States and Isreal, and the move has given Tehran leverage considering the fact the waterway carries one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply. 

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has previously sent a warning to Iran on Sunday, threating to bomb the country’s bridges and power plants, if they don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  

After seeing Iran’s response on Monday, Trump told reporters in the White House that the proposal was not good enough. “It’s a significant step, but not good enough,” he said. 

Spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry, Esmaeil Baghaei said that the country’s demand should not be read has a sign or willingness to back down, which he called a sign of “confidence” rather than “compromise.”